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State and regional rail officials outline joint starter service plan, say Broomfield station is in study and target service by Jan. 1, 2029
Summary
RTD, Front Range Passenger Rail and CDOT presented a joint‑service starter plan for Northwest Corridor passenger rail, cited capital estimates from ~$650M to ~$885M depending on scope, said access agreement talks with BNSF are underway, and confirmed modeling that includes a Broomfield station (near 100 & 116th) for the starter service.
State and regional rail officials told the City and County of Broomfield that a coordinated "joint service" starter project is being advanced to deliver passenger rail service on the Northwest Corridor and that a Broomfield stop is included in the studies now informing negotiations.
Brandon Schafer (special adviser for passenger rail and transit for the state) summarized the interagency approach required by Senate Bill 184 and noted new dedicated revenues (a rental‑car congestion mitigation fee and an oil‑and‑gas fee established in recent legislation) will contribute to the financing pool along with Fast Tracks sales tax receipts for the Northwest corridor.
Patrick Stanley of RTD reviewed the Northwest Rail peak‑service feasibility work and said…
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